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Thopaz+ facilitates the mobilization of patients with a chest drain

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Surgical Care Solutions

Medela is a global manufacturer of medical vacuum solutions & trusted by healthcare professionals around the world.

Digital Chest Drainage

Reduces the duration of chest drainage and the length of stay, while increasing safety for both patient and healthcare personnel.
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Professional Vacuum Systems

Used to suction unwanted fluids from the body, they support multiple care settings, including the hospital OR and ICU, hospital ward, private clinics and doctor’s practices.
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Vacuum Assisted Delivery

Used to aid birth when labour has become prolonged and the mother is experiencing extreme stress and difficulties.
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Digital Chest Drainage

Reduces the duration of chest drainage and the length of stay, while increasing safety for both patient and healthcare personnel.
Find out more

Professional Vacuum Systems

Used to suction unwanted fluids from the body, they support multiple care settings, including the hospital OR and ICU, hospital ward, private clinics and doctor’s practices.
Find out more

Vacuum Assisted Delivery

Used to aid birth when labour has become prolonged and the mother is experiencing extreme stress and difficulties.
Find out more

Digital vs analog chest drainage systems.

Read the new clinical paper in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery drainology supplement y Alison Embalabala, Brian Mitzman, and Traves Crabtress

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    What leading surgeons say

    “Optimal working conditions: the use of Medela suction reduces the background noise in endoscopy perfectly.”



    Dr. Peter Maß
    Specialist practice for outpatient endoscopy and gastroenterology, Unna

    “The system is intuitive to use, the individual parts are extremely hygienic to dispose of, no sloshing, no splashing, all in single-use materials of the highest quality.”


    Dr. Heike Arnold
    Practice for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Mörfelden

    “The secretion bags are extremely practical. A surgical practice can only benefit from their use.”



    Dr. Christop Dröseler
    Practice for oral and maxillofacial surgery, Berlin

    “Optimal working conditions: the use of Medela suction reduces the background noise in endoscopy perfectly.”



    Dr. Peter Maß
    Specialist practice for outpatient endoscopy and gastroenterology, Unna

    “The system is intuitive to use, the individual parts are extremely hygienic to dispose of, no sloshing, no splashing, all in single-use materials of the highest quality.”


    Dr. Heike Arnold
    Practice for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Mörfelden

    “The secretion bags are extremely practical. A surgical practice can only benefit from their use.”



    Dr. Christop Dröseler
    Practice for oral and maxillofacial surgery, Berlin

    Insights

    Read our latest research-based insights for chest drainage and professional vacuum solutions

    Chest drainage insights

    4 Benefits with early mobilisation in ICUs

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    Chest drainage insights

    Listen to the Drainology Podcast: Transforming Cardiac Surgery Recovery

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    Professional vacuum systems insights

    Airway suctioning saves lives

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    Professional vacuum systems insights

    Caesarean section the case CaesAid vacuum delivery cups vs forceps

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    Professional Education

    We invite you to explore Medela University where you will find online CPD certified courses for healthcare professionals working with chest drains.

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      What leading surgeons say

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      Clinical publications

      Explore our extensive clinical publication list and discover why Thopaz+ should be the gold standard for clinicians seeking proven solutions in digital chest drainage.